TREKKING · JUNGLE TREKS IN INDONESIA

15 Jungle Treks in Indonesia Worth the Climb

36 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Every trip has one free week too few. These 15 jungle treks in Indonesia justify the days, priced and paced so you can decide in minutes and get back to breaking in the boots.

3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra - Trekking into Gunung Leuser National Park
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3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

1.3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $205Our pick

You’ll trek for three days through Gunung Leuser National Park with an English-speaking, ITGA-HPI certified guide such as Kiran. Expect two basic jungle camps, meals, orangutan spotting, small groups of up to eight, and a river tubing ride back to Bukit Lawang.

“Our small group had a wonderful experience in the jungle. Kiran our guide was great in spotting the Oran Utans and other Monkeys even when day were hiding due to the rain.”

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Monkey Business 3 days - 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting) - Orangutans, monkeys, and the patience of the forest
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Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

2.Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · from $205

You’ll trek into Gunung Leuser National Park for two jungle nights, guided by a private team such as Nang Nang, Kian, or Dedi. Expect orangutans, monkeys, birds, river swims, simple camp life, cooked meals, and rafting. Jungle shoes, mosquito repellent, water, park entry, and return arrangements can be included.

“Amazing !!! The staff (everyone) made this experience perfect We saw many orangutans and felt always we were it a very professional tour operators. Can’t thank enough Loved every minute of it !!!”

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2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek - Day one: from river paths to Gunung Leuser forest
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2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek

3.2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $146

Trek into Gunung Leuser National Park with a small group of up to six, sleep at a riverside or waterfall campsite, and search for orangutans, monkeys, toucans, and other rainforest life. Guides such as Heri, Fabien, Niko, Juan, Didi, and Dragon have led trips, with homemade meals, a bonfire, and a river-tubing return.

“My and my friend did the 2 night 3 day tour. 2 other people did 1 night 2 days. Because of an injury of my friend we decided to change our tour in a 1 night 2 days tour. This was no problem and they improvised.”

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2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking - Day one: six to seven hours into the forest
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2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking

4.2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $207

Spend two days hiking through Gunung Leuser National Park from Bukit Lawang, with one night camping beside a river. Guides such as Dedy and Sandi lead small private groups of up to six, looking for orangutans and monkeys while explaining useful forest plants. Meals are included, and you can return on foot or by tube raft.

“We had an amazing experience during our trek (2D1N). Our guide Dedy made sure we were safe the entire time in the jungle. He knew exactly where to go and we saw lots of beautiful wild animals in the jungle. We even saw eight orang utaRead more”

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ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang - Hiking toward the river camp
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ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang

5.ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $180

Spend two days hiking Gunung Leuser National Park with a certified local guide, looking for Sumatran orangutans, macaques, birds, insects, and carnivorous plants. Sleep beside the river in a tent with a mattress and hot meals, visit a waterfall, then float back to Bukit Lawang by tube raft. The group is limited to eight people.

“We did a 2 day tour with Ecotravel. Everything was well organized and staff (both during the trek as at the hotel) is wonderful. At arrival we were welcomed by our guide Hendra who walked us through our itinerary so that we knew what Read more”

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Monkey Business 2 days - 1 night Jungle Trekking (including rafting) - Day one: a longer walk into the rainforest
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Monkey Business 2 days – 1 night Jungle Trekking (including rafting)

6.Monkey Business 2 days – 1 night Jungle Trekking (including rafting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $144

From Bukit Lawang, your private guide leads you into Gunung Leuser National Park for two days of jungle walking, wildlife watching, river rafting, and an overnight camp. Food, water, jungle shoes, mosquito repellent, and four meals are included. Ask about guides Dedi, Ian, and Putra when booking.

“We had a private group with my son with a quide and a cook. All food and fruits were very nicely layed out. We were lucky and saw many Orang Utang really close. Saw also many different types of monkeys. April was a good time to go as it is dry season but not so much tourists in the jungle yet.”

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TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG - Day 1: The four-hour road from Medan to Bukit Lawang
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TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG

7.TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $302

Travel from Medan to Bukit Lawang by private car, then spend two days trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park. Guides including Izoen, Dedek, Jonhy, and Hafizh lead you in search of orangutans, monkeys, and gibbons, with riverside camping, meals, traditional rafting, and two nights in a local room.

“Un bonito trekking de dos días y una noche de la mano de Dedek, Jonhy y compañía! Nos encantó la convivencia, el entorno y poder disfrutar de los animales en libertad! Hicieron de la experiencia algo inolvidable! Gracias!”

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2-Day Jungle Trekking & Rafting in North Sumatra - Day two: wake with the forest and choose your pace
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2-Day Jungle Trekking & Rafting in North Sumatra

8.2-Day Jungle Trekking & Rafting in North Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $157

Spend two days in Gunung Leuser National Park with a certified guide and assistant, trekking through rainforest, searching for orangutans, gibbons, monkeys, and turtles. Sleep in a tent with meals and drinks provided, then float back to Bukit Lawang by raft. Pickup is available across North Sumatra, and groups are limited to six.

“This Trip has been the best adventure! We walked through the deep green jungle up and down through the rainforest of Sumatra. If you want to experience nature: this is the trip to take! On our 2Days1Night Tour we were lucky to see GibbonsRead more”

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2 Days Ethical Jungle Trek in Sumatra - Looking for orangutans, gibbons, and forest life
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2 Days Ethical Jungle Trek in Sumatra

9.2 Days Ethical Jungle Trek in Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $157

Spend two days trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park with a certified English-speaking guide, looking for orangutans, gibbons, monkeys, hornbills, and other wildlife. You camp one night in the jungle, eat provided meals, and finish with a river-tubing ride back to Bukit Lawang. Guides may include Dedek, Brema, Mehmet, Roji, Syaipul, or Dani.

“My family and I had an excellent experience with Sumatra orangutan Trekking. Everything from the pickup at the airport to the tour itself was great. We spent one night camping in the Jungle with two days of trekking. Our guides Memet and Read more”

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Bali Jungle Trekking and Lake Canoeing Tour - Wanagiri Peak and the twin-lake starting point
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Bali Jungle Trekking and Lake Canoeing Tour

10.Bali Jungle Trekking and Lake Canoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $34

Explore North Bali with a guide such as Darma, Putu, Oka, or Luhde on a small-group trek through jungle beside Buyan and Tamblingan Lakes. You’ll canoe, visit Banyumala Waterfall, and may add a local lunch, Handara Gate, Lake Beratan, and Bedugul Market depending on your pickup point and booking option.

“Putu is a lovely, caring guide. She is well prepared and you immediately understand she loves her job and she is passionate about her culture. Every single activity of the itinerary was amazing. If there would be 6 stars, I would select them!”

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Bukit Lawang Full Day Jungle Trek - A 9:00 am pickup keeps the morning simple
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Bukit Lawang Full Day Jungle Trek

11.Bukit Lawang Full Day Jungle Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $72

Start with a 9:00 am pickup in Bukit Lawang and spend 5 to 6 hours hiking with an English-speaking certified guide. Look for orangutans, gibbons, macaques, Thomas leaf monkeys, and hornbills, stop for a cooked lunch, and choose a river-tubing return. Groups are capped at nine.

“It was a wonderful day walk. I strongly recommend this tour for nature lovers. The guide was professional, and I had a good sighting of orangutans”

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Bogor Botanical Garden & Rainforest Trekking to Hidden Waterfall - Rainforest trekking in Gede Pangrango National Park
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Bogor Botanical Garden & Rainforest Trekking to Hidden Waterfall

12.Bogor Botanical Garden & Rainforest Trekking to Hidden Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $95

Leave Jakarta for a private day in Bogor with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and bottled water. Walk through the 200-hectare Botanical Garden, pass rice fields and villages, then hike in Gede Pangrango National Park to Cikaracak Waterfall. Guides such as Bryan, Rizky, Nanda, and Thomas are praised for clear English and thoughtful local insight.

“Amazing day trip with our incredible guide Bryan. We saw a beautiful botanical gardens and went on an invigorating hike to see an incredible waterfall. Hiking to the falls, we passes farm fields, rice paddies, animals, and locals busy at work. A Read more”

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Wonderful 2Days 1Night Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking Free Rafting - Wildlife watching without a guarantee
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Wonderful 2Days 1Night Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking Free Rafting

13.Wonderful 2Days 1Night Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking Free Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $145

Spend two days trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park with certified local guides such as Marwan, Iman, or Nang Nang. Look for orangutans, eight monkey species, and rare birds, then camp by a river or waterfall. Meals, gear, permits, and a tubing ride back to Bukit Lawang are included.

“Gao was phenomenal at getting my trip booked and easily included transportation from and to Medan, as well as hotel nights. She responded almost immediately each time. Do you ever sleep?!”

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Private Full-Day Bukit Lawang Trekking Tour From Medan - A trail that tests your legs
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Private Full-Day Bukit Lawang Trekking Tour From Medan

14.Private Full-Day Bukit Lawang Trekking Tour From Medan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $128

Travel from Medan to Bukit Lawang by air-conditioned car, then hike through the rainforest with a local guide such as Tondi, Rifan, or Ucok. Look for orangutans, gibbons, langurs, toucans, and useful plants. Lunch, fruit, water, and optional tube rafting are included. The day requires strong fitness.

“Have done many treks all around Asia...this is one of the best! The guide boys were excellent. They were friendly, polite and very helpful. Pickup and drop back in Medan was very good. The forest is very dense and well kept. We saw a few ORead more”

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Bukit lawang tour 3days-2 night jungle trekking including rafting - Day Two: the hardest and most rewarding stretch
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Bukit lawang tour 3days-2 night jungle trekking including rafting

15.Bukit lawang tour 3days-2 night jungle trekking including rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $193

Spend three days and two nights in Gunung Leuser National Park with certified local guides such as Nanang, Angga, and Suria. Expect 5 to 7 hours of jungle walking on the first two days, simple riverside camping, meals, orangutan searches, and rafting on the return. Pickup is offered in Bukit Lawang, with groups capped at nine.

“An amazing experience! Guides were very freindly, food was great and so were the views. Thankyou to Nanang, Angga and Suria!”

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